LAFAYETTE, IN--(Marketwire - Feb 28, 2012) - [ Ervin Equipment, Inc ]. recently joined the dealer network for both [ Wabash National ] and its subsidiary, [ Transcraft ]. Through its Laredo, Tex. location Ervin now offers Wabash National dry and refrigerated vans as well as Transcraft and Benson platform trailers in south Texas and Mexico.

With over 30 years of experience sourcing and providing new and used equipment, Ervin initially started by hauling sand and gravel. Today the company serves customers around the globe, providing equipment for agriculture, construction, power generation, oil and energy in addition to transportation.

"Our goal is to offer quality equipment that we would buy back from the customer -- American-made products that withstand the test of time and the demands of the road," said founder and CEO of Ervin Equipment Corporation, Greg Ervin. "Wabash National's [ DuraPlate ] dry van line and ArcticLite refrigerated vans are premium products that meet these criteria with the lowest total cost of ownership resulting in higher residuals."

"Ervin is committed to embracing emerging trends and adapting its business model to enhance the customer experience," said Todd Chrzan, director of dealer development at Wabash National. "Partnering with a forward-thinking dealer like Ervin extends our reach to new customers in diverse segments of the marketplace."

"Both Wabash National and Transcraft have strong, long-standing relationships with Ervin in the used trailer business," said Dudley Gayman, director of sales for Transcraft. "The entire Ervin team is extremely knowledgeable of the industry on various levels. We are excited to bring them on board and offer access to the entire Transcraft and Benson product portfolios."

About Wabash National
Headquartered in Lafayette, Ind., Wabash National^® Corporation (NYSE: [ WNC ]) is one of the leading manufacturers of semi-trailers in North America. Established in 1985, the company specializes in the design and production of dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, truck bodies and intermodal equipment sold under DuraPlate^®, ArcticLite^® and FreightPro™ brand names. The company operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Transcraft^® Corporation, and Wabash National Trailer Centers, trailer service and retailers of new and used trailers and aftermarket parts. To learn more, visit [ www.wabashnational.com ]. To locate an authorized dealer, visit [ http://www.wabashnational.com/Dealers ].

About Transcraft
Transcraft^® Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wabash National^® Corporation (NYSE: [ WNC ]), is one of the leading manufacturers of platform trailers in North America. Established in 1962, Transcraft offers a wide range of flatbed and drop deck trailer models sold under the Transcraft Eagle^® and Benson™ brand names to meet the needs of the commercial vehicle and construction industries. Transcraft operates a stateof-the-art manufacturing facility in Cadiz, Ky. To learn more, visit [ www.transcraft.com ]. To find a dealer, visit [ www.transcraft.com/dealers ].

About Ervin Equipment Corporation
For over 30 years, Ervin Equipment Corporation has been a driving force in the transportation industry offering dry van, reefer, lowboy and chassis trailers. Ervin Trucking started in 1981 hauling sand and gravel to construction sites. The company quickly evolved to sell raw materials, then equipment. In 2009, Ervin expanded to include an international division. Globally Ervin supplies new and used agriculture, construction and transportation equipment as well as specialized equipment for the power generation, oil and gas industries. Since its inception, the Ervin team of professionals has operated with four core values: integrity, quality, commitment and innovation. To learn more, visit [ www.ervinusa.com ] or call (877) 873-6863.